Camp · Aquatic · Ages 8–16 · $1,360/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 8–16

Camp Quinipet

Camp Quinipet · $1,360/week · ★ 4.1 (53 reviews)

Camp Quinipet is a historic Christian overnight camp on Shelter Island, New York, offering a variety of aquatic and land-based activities for youth.

▌ Editor's read Camp Quinipet's website loads as a real camp site, showcasing a Christian overnight camp established in 1894, indicating 125 years of operation. The camp is owned and operated by the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. While not found in the ACA directory, the website states that all staff undergo background checks. Programs include sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, arts & crafts, and archery. Google reviews average 4.6 stars from 100 reviews, with many praising the supportive staff and variety of activities. Social media handles are @campquinipet on Instagram and CampQuinipet on Facebook.
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Since 1901125+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–16

Camp Quinipet is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. aquatic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1901 (125 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 8–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 99 Shore Road, Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965
  • Cost notes: Sailing Overnight is $1,460/week. A non-refundable $100 administrative fee per family and a $300/week deposit are required.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Quinipet

What ages does Camp Quinipet accept?
Camp Quinipet is open to children ages 8–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Quinipet cost?
Camp Quinipet publishes $1,360/week for the standard session. Sailing Overnight is $1,460/week. A non-refundable $100 administrative fee per family and a $300/week deposit are required. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Quinipet's hours?
Camp Quinipet runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Quinipet?
Camp Quinipet is operated by a faith-based organization, with 125 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Quinipet provide lunch?
Camp Quinipet does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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